-61st in a series- Exit 40, SR 79 North, Descanso, California ~ Alpaca Ranching By Donald H. Harrison DESCANSO, California – While operating his DaMar Plastics business in San Diego, and later El Cajon, David Kabbai often dreamed of living a quieter, simpler life, somewhere where the air is clear, the nights are starry, and where
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and FoodThe following article responds to one about Rabbi Shlomo Riskin: https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2016/06/14/rabbi-riskin-urges-israelis-end-war-reform-jews/ Rabbi Gordimer is a member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America, and a member of the New York Bar. His writings on Jewish topics are published widely. It is sometimes hard to believe what we are reading, as things are
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By Joe Spier CALGARY, Alberta, Canada –Colonel, David Daniel “Mickey” Marcus (U.S. Army), having parachuted into Normandy on D-day, having participated in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp and having assisted in the Nuremberg Trial of Major Nazi War Criminals, retired into civilian life in 1947, settled in New York with his wife,
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International, Jewish History, Middle EastAs the controversy over the so-called “Mikveh Law” rages on, prominent Modern-Orthodox Rabbi Shlomo Riskin has weighed in, urging Israelis not to view non-Orthodox Jews – such as the Reform and Conservative movements – as their enemies. Instead of attempting to legislate against them, the Orthodox establishment needs to find a way to work with
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Jewish Religion, Middle EastThe Ministerial Legislative Committee – that which determines whether the government will support or reject new legislation – has approved a bill designed to help “chained” women: If the recalcitrant husband is jailed for not giving a get (religious divorce), he will be prohibited from being served kosher l’mehadrin food, he will not be incarcerated
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Jewish History, Middle EastThe owner of a Modigliani painting allegedly looted by the Nazis has insisted there is no proof it was taken from a Jewish art dealer, after the Panama Papers leak led to it being briefly seized. Authorities in Geneva sequestered the painting in April after the release of millions of documents from law firm Mossack
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International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, USAA group of conservative rabbis recently voted to implement a resolution that creates “safe spaces” in synagogues for transgender congregants. The Rabbanical Assembly, an international association of Conservative Rabbis, passed the “Resolution Affirming the Right of Transgender and Gender Non Conforming” in late May. The resolution seeks to establish “the full welcome, acceptance, and inclusion
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Jewish Religion, USARome (dpa) – Il Giornale, a conservative newspaper owned by the family of former premier Silvio Berlusconi, was under fire Saturday over a decision to give out copies of Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler’s anti-Semitic diatribe. For 11.90 euros (13.40 dollars), on top of the regular newsstand price of 1.50 euros, readers were offered the option
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International, Jewish HistoryBy Rabbi Yaakov Marks SAN DIEGO — And G-d spoke to Moshe and Aaron saying: “Each man under his flag with the signs according to the house of their fathers they will camp, at a distance and around the Tabernacle they will camp.” (Numbers 2:2) The Midrash Rabbah (Numbers 2:7) is concerned that the phrase “…according
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Jewish ReligionRome (dpa) – Anyone spreading Holocaust denial propaganda in Italy could face prison sentences ranging from two to six years, according to a bill adopted in parliament. The bill, modifying an existing law that already punished propaganda and incitement to violence on racist, ethnic or religious grounds, also targets those who negate genocide or crimes
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International, Jewish History
-60th in a Series- Exit 36, East Willows Road, Viejas Indian Reservation By Donald H. Harrison VIEJAS INDIAN RESERVATION, California – I grew up watching cowboys and Indians in the movies and on television. Cowboys and Indians were enemies back then, but not anymore. Especially not here. Levi’s, which today we know as “jeans,” is one
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, USAWASHINGTON – The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday evening to pass a resolution calling upon Germany to increase restitution support for Holocaust survivors in what one of the legislation’s sponsors described as a last chance to support the dwindling number of Nazi victims. The resolution, passed unanimously by a vote of 363-0 with
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International, Jewish History, USAOn the 40th anniversary of Operation Entebbe, former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo wrote an article for Yedioth Aharonoth reenacting every step of the legendary rescue operation from his point as view as the communications officer of Sayeret Matkal. The elite special ops force, led by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s heroic brother Col. Yoni Netanyahu, rescued
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International, Jewish History, Middle EastActress Helen Mirren testified before federal lawmakers Tuesday in support of a bill that would make it easier for Holocaust victims and their families to seek art stolen by the Nazis. Former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is co-sponsoring the bill in the Senate and led Tuesday’s hearing. The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act
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